All about Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple
Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple
was a simple shrine build by 30 Indian families whom lived at Jalan Hwi Yoh
area in 1990. The shrine came about when some of the villagers claimed that
they saw visions of Lord Muneeswaran. Thus, it was built to honour the lord.
The shrine back then comprised of a flat semi-spherical granite with
inscriptions and a trident placed under an unnamed tree. In 1969, people who
maintained the temple then made improvements and added other deities to the
temple. In 1995, the temple management committee decided to purchase the land
and build a permanent temple with proper structure like the Gopuram, which was
about 1500 square meters. The temple now have facilities like multi-purpose
hall, mini library, classrooms and prayer hall. The temple Gopuram is now
3-tiered and it has an octagonal shape for lord Muneeswaran, with 36 gold
plated tridents on roof tiles and two glass towers. With all support, they also
run a kindergarten in Yishun area with 136 children.
The temple is big and
spacious. The environment is very peaceful and quiet. Temple premises is kept
clean and tidy. There are facilities that serve to handicap users as well. The
temple has a friendly environment.
Important Religious Events
Every year, many religious
events take place in the temple. Some important events are the Chandi Yagam,
Navarathiri and Skanda Shasti. Also, once every year, Lord Muneeswaran will be
brought in the Silver Chariot to neighbouring places. People will offer prayer
items such as garlands for Lord Muneeswaran during this procession.
Fun Facts!
There are some Fun facts about
Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple. Back in the 1990s, Bodi Trees were planted in the
temple. People who tried to chop the trees down failed. Those trees can still
be seen in the temple now. One particular tree is being worshipped now in the
temple too. This temple used to be a rubber plantation, before the shrine was
built.
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